Procurement Specialist IV Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4827443) Apply  Procurement Specialist IV Salary $68,675.00 - $111,968.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 12873 Department Finance Division Purchasing Opening Date 02/13/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Department of Finance is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist. The Procurement Specialist provides City Departments with assistance in acquiring necessary goods and services while maximizing the purchasing value of public funds. Essential Functions Under the direction and supervision of the Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist researches, interprets, and applies existing procurement laws, policies, and procedures and performs acquisition processes in accordance with City, state, and federal laws and regulations: + Performs complex, high value and unique solicitations and leads cooperative procurements. Assigned tasks should be performed with minimal supervision. + Understands City departments’ business needs and works toward effective and efficient procurement solutions which further departments’ strategic goals. + Develops strategies for and executes assigned procurement programs to maximize efficiency, cost savings and reduce liability exposure. + Possesses skills in applying appropriate commercial law knowledge in the review of contractual agreements and contract negotiations. + Provides independent solutions and innovation in approach to procurement questions. + Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the public procurement process. + Maintains detailed and working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), City of Norfolk Procurement Code and City of Norfolk Procurement Manual. + Cooperates with the City Attorney’s Office on procurement matters and contracting issues. + Mentors less experienced staff in specific knowledge or skill areas. + Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures. + Must have the ability to look at sophisticated strategic initiatives from an organizational perspective. + Must have advanced writing and text editing skills necessary to draft solicitation documents and contract provisions. + Assists City departments with contract administration by taking actions to enforce contractor performance, acting as point of escalation for contractual disputes. + Performs contract audits and reviews of delegated departmental procurement transactions. Education/Experience Required: + Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Nine (9) years or more in public procurement at a local or state government level required OR an equivalent combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position. Additional Information & Requirements Preferred Certifications: + CPPB or NIGP-CPP will be required within 12 months of hire + CPPO preferred Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 04 How many years of experience do you have in a public procurement/contract related field working for a governmental entity? + Less than 9 years + 9 years + 10 years + 11 years or more 05 Provide a name of each governmental entity where you performed procurement functions and describe each function performed. 06 This position is classified as Essential and will be required to work 24-hour shifts during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies, possibly from the Emergency Operations Center. Are you able and willing to accept this scheduling requirement? + Yes + No 07 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 08 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 09 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 10 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email